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Stade Josy Barthel

Stadium

Named for Olympic champion Josy Barthel, the stadium in Luxembourg City hosts football, athletics and occasional concerts; fans attend national team matches and local sporting events.

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Stade Josy Barthel essentials

Address: Route d’Esch, Luxembourg City (former Stade Josy Barthel site)
Admission: Varies; stadium events sold separately. No regular public admission (event tickets required).
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About Stade Josy Barthel

Stade Josy Barthel is a multi-purpose stadium in Luxembourg City that functioned for many years as the national stadium for football and athletics. The venue is named after Josy Barthel, Luxembourg’s 1952 Olympic 1500-metre gold medallist.

The stadium includes an athletics track and spectator stands and hosted domestic and international sporting events, including national football matches and athletics meets. Its capacity is modest compared with large international arenas and it has been complemented in recent years by newer stadium infrastructure elsewhere in the country.

Located in the Rollingergrund district of Luxembourg City, the stadium is accessible from the city centre and nearby residential areas.

  • Name and use: Named after Luxembourg’s only Olympic gold medalist, Josy Barthel, the stadium served as the national stadium for football and athletics for decades and has a modest capacity of several thousand spectators.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Stade Josy Barthel

Best visited on match days for atmosphere; otherwise access can be limited.

Football season
Aug-May · 5-20°C
Event days draw crowds; visit then for atmosphere but expect security checks.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-25°C
Off-season - tours and access depend on administrative opening times.

Weather & Climate near Stade Josy Barthel

Climate

Stade Josy Barthel's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (858 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 38 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -1° - 4° -3° 79 mm overcast 95% 3.9 m/s 0.1 low 8.5h
February Poor -1° - 5° -2° 64 mm overcast 91% 3.7 m/s 0.2 low 9.9h
March Acceptable 1° - 9° 3° 68 mm overcast 86% 3.8 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Good 4° - 13° 6° 56 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.5 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.6h
May Good 8° - 18° 13° 72 mm overcast 78% 3.2 m/s 1.2 high 15.2h
June Good 11° - 21° 16° 73 mm overcast 74% 3.0 m/s 1.5 high 16.0h
July Very Good 13° - 24° 18° 68 mm partly cloudy 68% 3.0 m/s 1.5 high 15.6h
August Very Good 13° - 24° 18° 59 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.8 m/s 1.2 high 14.2h
September Good 9° - 19° 14° 68 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.0 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.4h
October Acceptable 6° - 13° 8° 81 mm overcast 85% 3.2 m/s 0.3 low 10.6h
November Poor 2° - 8° 2° 78 mm overcast 93% 3.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.9h
December Poor 0° - 5° -1° 92 mm overcast 95% 3.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.0h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Stade Josy Barthel

Located on the western edge of Luxembourg City near Route d’Esch. Reachable by bus from the city centre (several municipal lines); by car follow signs for ‘Stade’ and park at nearby lots. On match days use designated transit and shuttle services.

Tips for Visiting Stade Josy Barthel

  • Check the fixture list before visiting - the stadium's accessibility depends on events and renovations.
  • If exploring the sports history of Luxembourg, visit the small displays and plaques around the complex.
  • Photograph the façade in early evening light when long shadows emphasize the 20th-century concrete geometry.